Both defendants attempted to stop their robbery/drug habit for 10 days, but resumed on Christmas, DA said.
Also, a security guard was injured after being punched in the face by fleeing thief at Smith Haven Mall.
After details of an active investigation reaches the media before an arrest was made, Suffolk PBA asks for probe.
Medford, Farmingville and Islip Terrace robberies lasted seconds.
Christopher Marino, 29 and Jamie L. Greco, 23, of Medford arraigned in Central Islip courts on Thursday.
Suspect uses body shop cars to flee local robberies, according to report.
21 accidents have been reported in Suffolk County since 5:30 a.m. related to road conditions and dense fog.
51-year-old faces DWI and reckless driving charges from incident, police said.
Security guard was treated at the hospital for a severe laceration, police say.
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Americans traveling to the Games this year should be vigilant of their surroundings, officials said.
Stony Brook Hospital calls in extra docs to handle uptick in accidents due to icy roads.
Suffolk police say they responded to approximately 250 crashes Friday afternoon.
Suffolk County police are advising drivers to use extreme caution Friday afternoon due to icy roads.
The following arrest information was supplied by the Suffolk County Police Department. It does not indicate a conviction.
Police hope someone recognizes serial robber who used a handgun to stick up no less than 15 stores since early December.
Armed gunman has hit Nesconset Subway among other businesses since Dec. 9.
Third armed robbery of a Subway in the area in the last week.
Boots valued at $190, police said.
State police are on high alert to stop distracted, drunk drivers.
Joseph Botti, 27, is arrested Sunday after he robbed four businesses and burglarized a home, police say.
John Murphy, 63, faces a maximum of 30 years in prison.
A look at recent crime in the area.
Police helicopter and K-9 units are in mall area searching for a suspect.
Police are looking for a man they say stole items from the Islandia Walmart.
Eastern portions of roadway closed as of 6:15 p.m., further closures being considered.
Suffolk County police are on the scene Monday morning.
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Brittany Ozarowski will undergo drug treatment for tricking residents into giving her thousands of dollars that went to her heroin habit.
Melissa Didaniele left her house on Dec. 2, and was last seen in New York City on Dec. 6.
Earlston Burrows, 82, had been missing since Tuesday morning.
Earlston Burrows, 82, was last seen leaving his home Tuesday morning, police say.
The Suffolk County police reported the following arrests and incidents.
Store on Smithtown Boulevard robbed Monday evening.